Authentic Lisbon Food Tour Including Drinks

Your culinary adventure begins at Supremo Tribunal de Justiça, where you’ll meet your local guide and a small group of no more than 15 fellow foodies! As you wander through the lively district of Baixa, your expert guide will lead you on an award-winning gastronomic route featuring liqueur shops, taverns, street-food stops, and local eateries. Along the way, you’ll enjoy eight Portuguese food tastings, including traditional and modern petiscos (similar to Spanish tapas), fresh seafood, street food, and a sweet treat to finish. Savor three of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese cuisine, chosen by public vote from 70 dishes initially selected for their heritage, regional significance, and age (all over 50 years old). Along with your tastings, enjoy four Portuguese beverages, including local green wine, beer, and a shot of Ginjinha, Portugal’s traditional cherry liqueur. While your tour ends after dessert, your night doesn’t have to! Feel free to continue exploring Lisbon’s vibrant nightlife with your newfound friends.

Lisbon Food Tour Description

Your 3-hour tour includes:

• Expert, local guide

• 8 food tastings from local eateries, street-food stops, and dessert

• Sample 4 local beverages, including green wine, beer, and Ginjinha

• Portuguese dessert

• Explore the Baixa district

• Small group with only 15 people max

• Vegetarian and alcohol-free options

Explore the Baixa District

After meeting your local guide and intimate group of fellow foodies, it’s time to dive straight into Lisbon’s culinary scene! Your tour focuses on the vibrant Baixa district, named after its esteemed architect. The Pombaline Baixa represents a watershed moment in urban planning, rebuilt after the catastrophic 1755 Lisbon earthquake. Baixa is best known for its thriving nightlife, grand plazas, bustling shopping streets, and classical Pombaline architecture. Follow your guide to the best eateries, taverns, and hidden gems in this lively neighborhood—and don’t forget to bring your appetite!

Visit a Traditional Liquor Store

Your tour begins with a visit to a traditional liquor store, where you’ll try a shot of Ginjinha, a Portuguese favorite made by infusing ginja (sour cherries) in alcohol with sugar. As you sip your first beverage of the night, your guide will share insights into how these drinks became a cherished part of Portuguese culture.

Savor Delicious Petiscos

Continue your culinary adventure with visits to three of Lisbon’s top eateries, tasting an array of decadent petiscos and other Portuguese favorites, such as chouriço, codfish cakes, fresh seafood rice, and the iconic bifana. Between bites, enjoy traditional Portuguese beverages, including a refreshing glass of Vinho Verde.

End on a Sweet Note

Save room for dessert, as your tour ends with a traditional pastel de nata, an iconic Portuguese egg custard tart. Your guide knows just where to find the best one—dig in and savor every bite! Your tour concludes near the centrally located Praça dos Restauradores, leaving you free to continue exploring Lisbon’s vibrant nightlife and historical streets with your newfound friends.